The Volvette's 1000hp build
The Volvette Motor Build
Goal is 1000 rwhp (about 28 lbs of boost)
Block: 99' LS1 Stock Bore
Lunati Crank
Lunati I-Beam Rods
Wisco Pistons 8.5 compression
C-King Crank & Rod Bearings
Roller Master Adjustable Timing Chain
TSP LS6 Oil Pump Ported
ARP Main Bearing Bolts (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
*ANYTHING ELSE I NEED?*
Heads: LS6 cast #243
TSP Hardened Push Rods
Titanium Retainers w/ heavy duty locks
bprracing
Comp Turbo Cam .623
ARP Head Bolts
LS7 Intake Manifold
90 mm Throttle Body (DON'T HAVE, NEED?)
Valves Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
Roller Rockers Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
Retainers Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
Spring Seat Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
Lifters Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
Rocker Arms Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
*ANYTHING ELSE I NEED?*
Fueling: Ethanol
Aeromotive R.R.F.R.
Walboro 255 LPH In-Tank Fuel Pump (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
Bosch #044 300 LPH External Fuel Pump (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
110 LB Infectors (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
SS Fuel lines and Fittings (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
Misc:
Head/Engine Gasket Set (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
F&R Main Bearings (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
1000+ HP Clutch (DON'T HAVE, NEED) & WHAT KIND?
I have a fiend that makes 770 on 13 psi on his AFR headed 383 with a D1
I think your best bet is to build a 383 with some nice heads and about 15 psi will get your your goals.
The aftermarket heads are better for higher boost as they have thicker decks and will be more resistant to lifting the heads and pushing water
The Volvette Motor Build
Goal is 1000 rwhp (about 28 lbs of boost)
Block: 99' LS1 Stock Bore
Lunati Crank
Lunati I-Beam Rods
Wisco Pistons 8.5 compression
C-King Crank & Rod Bearings
Roller Master Adjustable Timing Chain
TSP LS6 Oil Pump Ported
ARP Main Bearing Bolts (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
*ANYTHING ELSE I NEED?*
Heads: LS6 cast #243
TSP Hardened Push Rods
Titanium Retainers w/ heavy duty locks
bprracing
Comp Turbo Cam .623
ARP Head Bolts
LS7 Intake Manifold
90 mm Throttle Body (DON'T HAVE, NEED?)
Valves Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
Roller Rockers Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
Retainers Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
Spring Seat Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
Lifters Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
Rocker Arms Stock LS6 (UPGRADE?)
*ANYTHING ELSE I NEED?*
Fueling: Ethanol
Aeromotive R.R.F.R.
Walboro 255 LPH In-Tank Fuel Pump (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
Bosch #044 300 LPH External Fuel Pump (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
110 LB Infectors (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
SS Fuel lines and Fittings (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
Misc:
Head/Engine Gasket Set (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
F&R Main Bearings (DON'T HAVE, NEED)
1000+ HP Clutch (DON'T HAVE, NEED) & WHAT KIND?
1. the stock ls1 block will take the power but it wont like it very much and might struggle with distortion
2. If your going to use the ls1 block as a platform then your gonna need to help it along all you can, so lets see what you need
3. ARP main stud kit is very nice and you will need it but at that power goal I would personally pin the mains also. This block will want to walk the mains under that power level
4. 28lbs is going to be alot! You will be fighting issues on lifting the heads under that boost level because of cylinder pressure. I believe you will hit your power goal with less if you "help" it which brings us to the heads
5. I would def invest in better heads then what you have planned. Try looking into something like a TrickFlow 225 or comparable. These will also help you because of the thicker deck surface(nominal, but every bit helps) for the head lifting issue. be cautious when buying, if you go too big you will have valve shrouding
6. Forget the ls7 intake. square(rectangle) ports compared to cathedral.
Go with something of a ls6 or better, I.E. victor, wilson etc...
7. Lets step back...again, if using this block you will not have the option of using 6bolt pattern heads so invest in o-ringing or pyrimid ringing the block
I guess the most important things to know for this power goal is to have a well put together bottom end that is "perfect", good fuel at all times, great tune(will go a long way!) and invest in proper and proven products to help reach your goals with less "stress" to your motor. Basically make that engine breathe so you dont have to boost it to the moon to get that power. Good luck with your build...its gonna take awhile and you will need to do as much reading and learning as you possibly can.
Joshua
Is that all?
Also the 1000hp is just a dyno number. I will drive it with about 600hp. Also, I have a rear-end.
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1. The stock ls1 block will take the power but it wont like it very much and might struggle with distortion
2. If your going to use the ls1 block as a platform then your gonna need to help it along all you can, so lets see what you need
3. Arp main stud kit is very nice and you will need it but at that power goal i would personally pin the mains also. This block will want to walk the mains under that power level
4. 28lbs is going to be alot! You will be fighting issues on lifting the heads under that boost level because of cylinder pressure. I believe you will hit your power goal with less if you "help" it which brings us to the heads
5. I would def invest in better heads then what you have planned. Try looking into something like a trickflow 225 or comparable. These will also help you because of the thicker deck surface(nominal, but every bit helps) for the head lifting issue. Be cautious when buying, if you go too big you will have valve shrouding
6. Forget the ls7 intake. Square(rectangle) ports compared to cathedral.
Go with something of a ls6 or better, i.e. Victor, wilson etc...
7. Lets step back...again, if using this block you will not have the option of using 6bolt pattern heads so invest in o-ringing or pyrimid ringing the block
i guess the most important things to know for this power goal is to have a well put together bottom end that is "perfect", good fuel at all times, great tune(will go a long way!) and invest in proper and proven products to help reach your goals with less "stress" to your motor. Basically make that engine breathe so you dont have to boost it to the moon to get that power. Good luck with your build...its gonna take awhile and you will need to do as much reading and learning as you possibly can.
Joshua
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nice prepped block, wiesco pistons, hellfire or C&R rings, at least scat h-beam rods with arp 2000's, savemoney on the crank and use a micropolished stock nodular iron crank(they are proven to hold a ton), ARP STUDS everywhere!(mains and heads),high flow induction and gm mls gaskets.
This bottom end should be sufficient.
I dont think you will need and cam with that much lift(.623)
Also, what is that question about "roller rocker stock ls6 stock" and "rocker arms ls6 stock"??? The stock rockers will work just fine,no need for roller rockers in my opinion
After you get all of the motor figures you can move to fueling it and putting that power down withoutbreakage, which will be very hard in a stick car as mentioned above. oh and my opnion is its going to be very close to 20lbs to see that kind of power on a 347/8
Aslo if you are getting you engine machined/built by someone then speak to them and ask for their advise.
Aslo if you are getting you engine machined/built by someone then speak to them and ask for their advise.
To the OP, If your ethanol, do you really need to be 8.5:1?? Also, i agree with the head choice highly, do not use stock casting if you can help it.
And def pin the mains. ummmmm. carry on
Looks like you need to do some research, serious research. Also if your engine is not already built i would recommend starting with a more solid foundation.
To the OP, If your ethanol, do you really need to be 8.5:1?? Also, i agree with the head choice highly, do not use stock casting if you can help it.
And def pin the mains. ummmmm. carry on

Looks like you need to do some research, serious research. Also if your engine is not already built i would recommend starting with a more solid foundation.
Horsepower is more closely related to mass airflow than boost pressure. If you open the motor up and flow more air mass with the same boost, you will make more power.
Better heads, bigger cams, more displacement, more open exhaust and intake, etc will all flow more air and require less boost for the same horsepower.
Therefore, if you open your engine up and let it breathe more air mass per pound of boost, then every pound of boost you add is simply compressing the air denser, increasing the air mass.


